News briefs for Saturday, June 20, 2026

Man dies after stabbing on Henry Avenue

12:33 PM

A 55-year-old man has died after being stabbed Thursday afternoon, Winnipeg police say.

Officers were called to the 100 block of Henry Avenue near Main Street around 1:18 p.m. and learned a male suspect approached the victim and assaulted him before fleeing.

The victim, Ronald Alexander Grego Findlay, was taken to hospital in critical condition where he died.

The homicide unit is investigating. Anyone with dashcam, security, or cell phone video that was in the area at the time of the assault is asked to contact police at 204-986-6508, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 204-786-8477 or submit a tip online.

Fire truck engine ignites: WFPS

11:53 AM

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service extinguished a fire that broke out in the engine compartment of a fire truck Saturday morning, a news release states.

Crews noticed the fire, which occurred near Osborne Street and Morley Avenue just before 9 a.m., after returning to the truck from a call.

A second fire engine was sent to the area to extinguish the blaze. No one was injured and the cause is under investigation.

Firefighters were also called to a fire in a two-storey home on Silver Springs Bay in the Eaglemere neighbourhood around 4 a.m.

Smoke and flames were coming from the house when crews arrived on scene. The fire was declared under control at 4:35 a.m. No injuries were reported.